"A persistent severe thunderstorm" dropped heavy rain over Toronto Wednesday evening, causing some flooding along major roadways. Environment Canada put the City of Toronto under a severe thunderstorm warning around the dinner hour ahead of rainfall that at times was heavy. Environment Canada lifted the severe thunderstorm warning for Toronto at 8:20 p.m. Wednesday. The storm was expected to move out around 8:15 p.m.Toronto police reported flooding at Lower Simcoe Street and Front Street West, as well as in a building at Lake Shore Boulevard West and York Street. The federal agency had warned earlier of strong wind gusts, hail and heavy rain.

Source: CBC News July 27, 2016 22:50 UTC